DIY & Crafts

32 Romantic DIY Gifts for your Boyfriend

by craftmin | December 25, 2017

Special occasions always call for special gifts, and the holiday season is no exception. But giving the latest and most expensive gadgets often doesn’t actually send the most important message – love. Sometimes, getting DIY gifts for boyfriend is the better way to go.

Now, don’t get the wrong idea. I know some people might think that spending a lot of money on your special someone is an indication of real appreciation. However, this is not about being frugal or practical – its more about hitting that sweet spot.

As a precaution, however, not all of these amazing DIY gifts for your boyfriend will appeal to your significant other. Often, it takes knowing your loved one to come up with an idea that is truly significant and not just a work of art.

For starters, consider the hobbies and interests of your beau. Ask yourself: Is he the active type who likes to play sports? Does he play music? Or does he prefer to stay indoors and be a homebody?

If you know your partner, half the battle is already won. Everything else is just secondary. So, the more you know about what your sweetheart likes, the better you will be able to come up with something that is not only practical but also very appreciated.

DIY Gifts for Boyfriend Ideas

With that settled, let us take a look at some of the great ideas for making DIY gifts for your boyfriend.

DIY Authentic Leather Keychain

Of the many things that your boyfriend shouldn’t forget, one of them (apart from you, of course) has to be his car keys. He could get anywhere without his wallet or phone but never without the keys to his car, so he must carry his keys with him at all times.

Exploit this inherent need, and add a bit of your personal touch to the idea by gifting your beloved a DIY keychain. Meant to complement his stacks of keys, you are sure not to be forgotten with it around him at all times.

Made using genuine leather and a bit of ingenuity, this idea is not the most amazing-looking but it serves its purpose.

DIY Wristwatch Weave Bracelet

While holding onto your lover physically is not always possible, sometimes having something reminiscent of you doing it is a better option. If your partner is fond of his watch and never goes outdoors without it, it makes for a perfect tool to keep your attachment in place.

How exactly, you ask? By making a DIY weave around your BF’s watch.

So, okay, this is more figurative than literal. But if you want something that will remind your significant other that you are always close, then that’s saying something.

DIY Clock Made from Domino Blocks

Not many people are able to make a clock from scratch. But luckily, for this project, you do not have to either.

However, in order to make this project, you obviously need the important pieces such as the actual clock contraption itself. The circular board which acts as the face and the domino blocks which act as the numbers are just secondary.

Handcrafted Paracord Lanyard

If your idea of a great keychain is more ornate than just having to tie-in a strip of authentic leather, a paracord lanyard is definitely a great choice. With the artistic quality of paracord lanyard, I’m sure it will be no embarrassment for your boyfriend to carry around.

Hand-made Insulated Drink Holders

No man, whether they drink alcohol or not, can through life without drinking a beverage from its actual bottle. Unless your loved one is living under a rock, the idea is simply ridiculous.

So, what better way to complement his drinking experience than an insulated drink holder that ensures no slip ups while holding a bottle. Not only does this accessory ensure better grip, it also acts as an insulator from the cold drink itself.

DIY Christmas Gift Container

This idea may seem a no-brainer, but that is where your level of creativity comes into play. Sure, it may look like a simple container you bought from a nearby store but adding some personal touches adds a lot more meaning.

To make the idea more glamorous, why not fill the container to complete the intended message? Popcorn, anyone?

Personalized Sharpie Mug

Even a pair of simple mug can be easily turned into art if you are full of ideas. This DIY mug printed with sharpie texts is proof that sometimes simple ideas can mean more if the intention is sincere.

Handmade Waxed Messenger Bag

Many commercial bags are made to be only functional. So long as they are durable enough to carry the contents, they already good for the market. But what about other features such as making them water- or dirt-resistant?

Believe it or not, there is actually a way of adding these nifty features to any standard piece of luggage, such as a messenger bag—waxing.

If you are keento give your partner something that will weather the changing seasons, a DIY waxed messenger bag is not a bad start. When you think about it, this handmade project can appear creative too.

DIY Pre-Planned Date Nights

Having a boyfriend that tend to be insensitive about good things in the relationship can be a bummer. Why not take the initiative and do the planning for the both of you instead?

Maybe its a monthly schedule or maybe even more frequent than once a month, create a plan which both you and your partner are willing to commit to. This will addspice to your relationship which no other commitments can.

Handcrafted Chalkboard Cup

When leaving an unremovable print on the cup is already too common, one with dynamic design might not be. Although intuition might suggestusing sharpie prints, this is more creative than that. Simply add a piece of chalkboard around the cup and let your hand do the printing with chalk.

Personally-Knitted Scarf

Put your knitting skills to the test by crafting your own scarf with your boyfriend in mind. Not only will the practise enhance your skills further, it’s undeniably very fulfilling once completed. So, gather up your knitting tools and start crafting.

DIY Sleeve for Laptop

If you are as caring towards your beloved’s stuff as you are to him, you definitely don’t want his stuff to get scratched. Sadly, a laptop is probably the worst affected, since it is used all the time. To compensate, why not make your darling the best handmade laptop sleeve to prevent the device from being dented in any way.

DIY Bicycle Frame Latch-on Bag

The conventional design of bikes means that they lack a storage space which would otherwise make this ride an even better means of transport. Of course, there are bike designs which use of baskets but bikes like this might not be meant for a manly guy such as your darling.

Compensating for this loss, a DIY bicycle frame latch-on bag makes an ideal substitute to an open basket for carrying your small things. This add-on is a great way to make sure your guy has everything he needs for his ride.

DIY Date Night Container

If your date night is normally the same week after week, and you know that you should change but just can’t make a decision, well this jar is for you! This DIY date night container contains 100 exciting ideas for your future dates.

Handmade Sports-themed Bucket

With a diehard sports fan as a boyfriend, it is not that hard to figure out what could make him happy as a gift. While you could choose to buy him sports accessories, nothing is as complete as buying him a set held in a DIY container of your own design. By “set,” I meant items of different kinds that will fit your own handmade bucket.

Personal Concoction Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream

Why buy an expensive designer shaving cream for your sweetheart when you can make your own using natural ingredients? This DIY shaving cream is made primarily from natural ingredients which makes it mostly allergen-free. Talk about being practical and coming up with something very relevant and functional for your boyfriend.

DIY Usable Hammock

If a merely ornamental hammock is not as appealing to you as one that can actually be used for relaxation, this DIY hammock is definitely strong enough to hold your lover’s weight. He could literally feel like he is on a cloud while on it. That’s heavenly.

Dandie-pressed Print Hankie

Having decent knowledge of sewing has its perks, equiping you with the knowledge to address common clothing problems and letting you make things others couldn’t. For instance, this skill can make you a plain handkerchief which you can then print something on. In fact, this DIY project is really about that: making hand stamps for print onto your personally-made hankie from scratch.

Handcrafted Leather Luggage Tag

With a little bit of ingenuity and access to a small piece of cut out leather, you can easily turn this raw material into a piece of art. While this is not something you can necessarily call a masterpiece, there is something creative about a luggage tug made from leather.

Pillowcase with Star Wars Print

No Star Wars fan will be able to resist any item that has a Star Wars logo or figure printed on it. If you have a boyfriend who is proud of his fandom, coming up with a Star Wars-themed gift shouldn’t be so difficult.

Take this DIY Star Wars pillowcase, for example. All it took to make this simple item is a plain white cloth and some iconic Star Wars’ characters as print.

Travel Picture Frame

Commemorate a journey across places is best remembered when it is framed. Having traveled together, why not immortalize the idea and keep an image of you and your loved one together? Better yet, why not place that picture with a map depicting the place you visited as the backdrop?

Song Lyrics Frame

Beat the notion that picture frames are just for images, and images alone. This DIY picture frame also holds text in it, the lyrics from a song. I know that every relationship has special lyrics for it, so there is no better way to eternalize the idea than this.

Budget Sandbox Zen Garden

Your boyfriend might be a practitioner of Buddhism and believe in the idea of zen, but even non-Zen Buddhists are also free to believe in it. This particular DIY item is meant to sustain that belief. Sandbox in style, this item is both portable and inexpensive.

Handcrafted Leather Wallet

Creating a wallet from leather need not be complex and intricate. So long as it is functional, that is what’s most important and this particular wallet design embodies that idea. Small enough to contain a debit or credit card and some folded cash, this wallet is very portable but beautiful.

Decoupage Frames from Cut Out Comics

Many people love comics because not only do they often depict humor, some of them are actually very good to look at. Putting both amazing visuals and humor to any picture frame, this DIY project produces a truly creative item for a gift. For optimum effects, choose the comics your man truly loves.

License Plate-skinned Table

A flat and smooth table has become too mainstream, so go for the contrary for something refreshing and unique. By using old license plates, you can add some texture to the table which no other materials can imitate.

Leather Jacket Sleeve for Laptop

Leaving an old leather jacket to rot is a waste of a very precious possession. Why not just cut some parts of it out and turn it into something useful?

For this project, you will be turning a piece of the leather jacket into a sleeve for your boyfriend’s laptop. Having a bit of ingenuity and a good understanding about a functional laptop sleeve is, of course, a plus for this.